System Requirements Document for gentle-recipe

1. Introduction

The gentle-recipe project aims to create a warm and inviting recipe website that allows users to discover and read recipes. The target audience includes culinary enthusiasts and home cooks who seek a cozy and approachable online experience for exploring recipes.

2. System Overview

The gentle-recipe website provides a platform for users to browse and read a collection of recipes. The site is designed to be accessible to anonymous visitors, allowing them to reach the landing page and continue to recipe discovery without requiring an account. The website features a custom user interface with a warm editorial style inspired by Frank Chimero, emphasizing a cozy and personal experience.

2a. Product Interpretation and Delivery Boundary

The website is designed to be publicly accessible, with no account or identity requirements for browsing recipes. The delivery scope includes three main pages: Landing, Recipes, and Recipe. These pages facilitate the discovery and reading of recipes, ensuring a seamless and inviting user experience. The project does not include features such as user accounts, recipe submission, or advanced search functionalities.

2b. Source Content Inventory

Not applicable as there is no explicit content_source directive.

2c. Page Content and Component Coverage

Landing

• Purpose: Introduce the website and guide visitors to available recipes.
• Components:
  • Welcome message explaining the website's purpose.
  • Navigation link to the Recipes page.
  • Featured recipe illustration with a brief description.

Recipes

• Purpose: Allow users to browse the collection of available recipes.
• Components:
  • List of recipes with titles and brief descriptions.
  • Search bar for filtering recipes by keyword.
  • Navigation link to individual Recipe pages.

Recipe

• Purpose: Provide detailed information about a specific recipe.
• Components:
  • Recipe title and featured illustration.
  • Ingredients list with quantities.
  • Step-by-step preparation instructions.
  • Back navigation to the Recipes page.

3. Functional Requirements

• As a Recipe visitor, I should be able to access the Landing page to understand the website's purpose and navigate to the Recipes page. (Provenance: required_inference)
• As a Recipe visitor, I should be able to browse the Recipes page to discover available recipes. (Provenance: required_inference)
• As a Recipe visitor, I should be able to view detailed information about a specific recipe on the Recipe page. (Provenance: required_inference)

4. User Personas

• Recipe Visitor: A human visitor who uses the website to discover and read recipes. They can navigate through the Landing, Recipes, and Recipe pages without needing an account.

5. Core User Flows

1. Accessing the Landing Page:

   • The Recipe visitor navigates to the website URL.
   • The visitor views the welcome message and featured recipe illustration.
   • The visitor clicks on the navigation link to proceed to the Recipes page.

2. Browsing Recipes:

   • The Recipe visitor arrives on the Recipes page.
   • The visitor browses the list of available recipes.
   • The visitor uses the search bar to filter recipes by keyword if desired.
   • The visitor selects a recipe to view its details.

3. Viewing a Recipe:

   • The Recipe visitor selects a recipe from the Recipes page.
   • The visitor views the recipe title, illustration, ingredients, and preparation instructions.
   • The visitor uses the back navigation to return to the Recipes page.

6. Visuals Colors and Theme

• Muse: Frank Chimero
• Palette:
  • Background: #FFF8EB
  • Surface: #FBEAD0
  • Text: #333333
  • Primary: #C97C5D
  • Accent: #E8A87C
  • Muted: #B0A18D
• Typography:
  • Headings: Literata — Bold, large size contrast, slight tracking, sentence case
  • Body: Source Serif Pro
  • Scale: 1.5 modular, 60/40/26/18/16
• Shape Language: Soft edges, rounded cards, illustrated section openers
• Layout: Single-column reading measure with generous spacing
• Imagery: Warm flat illustrations and hand-drawn diagrams

7. Signature Design Concept

The Landing page features a single-column hero section with a large illustrated spot art of a featured recipe. The background is a warm cream color, and the heading is rust-colored, creating a cozy and inviting atmosphere. The design emphasizes readability and comfort, with generous spacing and hand-drawn diagram accents.

8. Interaction Model & Motion Direction

• Interaction Model: Static
• Motion Tempo: Restrained
• Hero Dimensionality: Flat
• Landing Hero Motion Brief: The hero section features a large illustrated spot art of a featured recipe. Gentle fades and small illustrated animations guide the visitor's focus without distracting from the content.

9. Non-Functional Requirements

• The website must be accessible to all users, including those with disabilities, following WCAG 2.1 guidelines.
• The website should load quickly and efficiently on both desktop and mobile devices.

10. Tech Stack

• Frontend: React
• Backend: Python/FastAPI
• Hosting: Docker/docker-compose

11. Assumptions and Constraints

• The website will not support user accounts or personalized features.
• The website will not include advanced search or filtering capabilities beyond basic keyword search.

12. Glossary

• Recipe Visitor: A user who visits the website to browse and read recipes.
• Landing Page: The initial page that introduces the website and guides users to the Recipes page.
• Recipes Page: The page where users can browse the collection of available recipes.
• Recipe Page: The page that provides detailed information about a specific recipe.